Posts Tagged ‘IT staffing’
Breaking a Bad Habit in the IT recruiting Industry
Are you an IT recruiter with a bad habit that you just cannot seem to shake? No one is expected to be perfect, but when your tendencies begin to affect other technical recruiters, it is time to consider a change. Left unkempt, habits can spill over from your personal life to the IT staffing office…
Read MoreWhen Business Casual Is Too Casual
If your IT staffing office looks like a pajama party, you know work is probably not being completed to its full potential Imagine the nightmare of walking into an interview for an IT job and no one acknowledges you. Desk dwellers are plugged into their headsets and shift their eyes toward you only to immediately…
Read MoreShowing Your IT Recruiter Some Gratitude
The priority for technical recruiters is to find qualified candidates for their open IT jobs. Unfortunately, IT people in the IT recruiting industry are often perceived as pushy, money hungry individuals whose main concern is their commission cut. Working with technical recruiters on a daily basis, one will find this misconception to be far from the truth.…
Read MorePutting All Your Technical Eggs in One Basket
Technology- Friend or Foe We have all heard the saying that you should not putting all your eggs in one basket. With technology becoming more advanced and easing the barriers of communication, it is hard to resist the temptation. Before you upload all your contacts, appointments, and mp3s to your handheld mobile device, consider reading this…
Read MoreLiving a Double Life—The Dishonest Candidate
Working with technical recruiters should not feel like a controlling relationship. You do not need to tell them your every move or what you had for lunch. IT recruiters are not intentionally being nosey when they ask you questions, they are just trying to get an idea of what you want and where you would…
Read MoreLiving a Double Life—The Dishonest Candidate
Working with technical recruiters should not feel like a controlling relationship. You do not need to tell them your every move or what you had for lunch. IT recruiters are not intentionally being nosey when they ask you questions, they are just trying to get an idea of what you want and where you would…
Read MoreSocial Media is the New IT Job Board
If you are a like most people, you use Facebook on a daily basis. If you are more tech savvy, you might also have a Twitter or use a blog site. Perhaps you are a professional and prefer LinkedIn. Whatever your social media outlet is, be sure to take advantage of the job opportunities these…
Read MoreManaging Your Management
No two IT recruiters work the same, each must adapt to his own form of management. Unfortunately, you cannot choose who you work with, but you can adjust your working habits. Here are some guidelines to ease transitions into new IT recruiting job: Responsibility Maintaining your responsibility and staying focused is ideal in all work…
Read MoreThe Key to Being Successful in the IT Recruiting Industry
The key to being successful in the IT staffing industry is building a strong relationship with your client. A lot of people think that as an IT recruiter you are just responsible to find candidates to fill the open IT jobs. But how do we as teams get these open jobs? By building strong relationships…
Read MoreNever Burn a Bridge- Leaving in a Tasteful Manner
Looking for new opportunities, tired of the same routine, or seeking better benefits… you know when your time is up at an IT job, on to the next one right? Sure, but never leave a position empty handed. Always have recommendations in hand and leave on good terms. Give Notice—and Feedback Never drop a bombshell…
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